KidStrong

KidStrong

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Children's Services · Youth Fitness

Investment min
$448K
Total: $448K–$600K
Avg gross revenue
$1M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$45K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
7% of Gross Sales for the first 24 months, then 8.5% of Gross Sales
Locations
145
Franchising since 2019

Description

What is KidStrong?

KidStrong is Athletic Play—a unique concept that uses science-based fitness games to build confidence, character and family connection. Our 45-minute classes led by expert coaches blend fitness and fun to help kids unlock their superpowers across three key pillars: Character, Physical and Cognitive development.

For franchisees, KidStrong offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity. If you’re looking to make a difference in your community, KidStrong is the business for you. We offer franchisees a tech-enabled experience with proprietary technology integrated into every class to keep kids engaged and excited. Our expert-designed curriculum, built by specialists in occupational therapy, sports performance, and child development, delivers fresh, high-impact content to KidStrong centers weekly. Franchisees also receive robust HQ support, including guidance through pre-opening, marketing, ongoing KPI reviews, and benchmarking. By bringing KidStrong to your community, you empower kids to believe in themselves while building a thriving local business and a stronger community.

  • Science-based child development programming
  • Premium market positioning advantage
  • Strong unit revenue performance
  • Comprehensive whole-child development approach
  • Expert-designed fitness curriculum
  • Established system with proven growth

Location Analysis

Where KidStrong wins

KidStrong demonstrates concentrated regional strength in high-growth Sun Belt markets—Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin), Arizona (Phoenix), Florida (Tampa-St. Petersburg, Atlanta), Colorado (Denver), and California (San Diego)—indicating strategic alignment with family-migration patterns and demographically favorable metros with younger populations and higher household incomes. This geographic clustering in suburban growth corridors aligns well with the target customer profile: dual-income, college-educated families prioritizing child development in communities with active youth sports cultures. The strong review ratings (4.7–4.9 stars) with moderate-to-strong volume (20–150+ reviews per established location) suggest solid customer satisfaction and meaningful engagement, particularly valuable in a word-of-mouth-driven children's services sector. Positive sentiment around curriculum quality, coaching enthusiasm, and visible developmental outcomes supports brand differentiation, while recurring complaints about premium pricing, scheduling rigidity, and class size management point to operational execution variability that prospective franchisees must address through disciplined capacity planning and staffing investment. The co-tenancy strategy near complementary family services and proximity to elementary schools reflects sound site selection logic. Territory selection should prioritize affluent suburban submarkets with high concentrations of young families, limited direct competition in specialized child fitness, and strong propensity for structured extracurricular spending. Prospective investors should conduct granular local market analysis validating household income levels, competitive landscape saturation, and specific site demographics before committing capital.
Total US locations
123
Franchise units
145
Corporate locations
10
Avg. sq. footage
3500

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind KidStrong

Avg gross revenue$1,019,522
Investment range$448,100 – $600,000
Investment midpoint$524,050
Brand fundUp to 1.65% of Gross Sales for the prior month
Royalty7% of Gross Sales for the first 24 months, then 8.5% of Gross Sales
Franchise fee$45,000
Min. net worth$500,000
Min. liquid capital$200,000
KidStrong represents a relatively young franchise system (founded 2015) that has achieved notable expansion to 123 units, suggesting strong franchisor growth momentum in the specialized youth fitness segment. The investment range of $448,100–$600,000 positions this as a mid-tier retail franchise requiring meaningful capital commitment, typical for facilities demanding 2,500–3,500 square feet with specialized equipment and buildout. The reported gross revenue of approximately $1.02 million per location provides a useful benchmark, though investors should recognize this figure requires careful contextualization regarding unit maturity, geographic variance, and whether it reflects system-wide averages or top-performing locations. The business model—serving children 15 months to 11 years with structured fitness programming—suggests membership-based recurring revenue with inherent customer lifetime value limitations as children age out. Review feedback highlighting premium pricing and contractual commitments indicates a higher-end positioning that may support stronger unit economics but also narrows the addressable market to affluent families. Operational risks include coaching quality consistency (noted in negative reviews during staff turnover), class capacity management, and the specialized nature of the offering which may limit flexibility during economic downturns when discretionary spending on children's enrichment contracts. The scalability appears geographically promising given current multi-state presence, though each location requires hands-on management and trained personnel, creating labor-dependent execution risk.
Did you know? KidStrong is a specialized youth fitness franchise serving children aged 15 months to 11 years. The total investment ranges from $448,100 to $600,000, reflecting the capital requirements for a 2,500–3,500 square foot facility with specialized equipment, buildout, and operational setup. Franchise fee information was not provided in available data. This positions KidStrong as a mid-tier investment in the children's services sector.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$448K–$600K
Most common
$448,100
Minimum
$524,050
Midpoint
$600,000
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $448,100 to $600,000. The midpoint $524,050 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+64% YoY
1501209060300
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
100 units open as of 2026 FDD+39 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for KidStrong's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a KidStrong franchise typically ranges between $448,100.00 and $600,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

KidStrong
KidStrong
$1M avg revenue · 145+ US franchises

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